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Mid-Century Modern Biomorphic Sculpture Coffee Table by Ray Leach, 1950s
By Ray Leach
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Amazing biomorphic sculptural coffee table buy designer Ray Leach, circa 1950.
A spectacular piece
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Organic Modern Bordeira Coffee Tables, Onyx, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Bordeira coffee table, contemporary collection, handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Travertine, Onyx, Brass, Stainless Steel
Minimalist Rectangular Coffee Table in Solid Wood, Brazilian Mid-century Modern
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This coffee table presents a timeless design reminiscent of the renowned Brazilian designer Sergio
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Mid Century Safari Jungle Print Resin Parsons Coffee Table Karl springer style
By Milo Baughman, Karl Springer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
designer coffee or cocktail table. Mid Century Post Modern featuring an eye catching safari design fabric
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Fabric, Resin, Wood
Fully Restored
Rare Ole Wanscher Floating Top Rosewood Coffee Table 1960s
By Ole Wanscher, Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed in the 1960s by iconic designer Ole Wanscher, this high coffee table was produced by Poul
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Empress Green Marble Coffee Table with Italian Wallnut Frame, Italy, 1970
By Gio Ponti
Located in DE MEERN, NL
Midcentury coffee table with empress green marble top and Italian walnut frame, Italy, 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Fully Restored
Rare Ole Wanscher Floating Top Rosewood Coffee Table 1960s
By Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik, Ole Wanscher
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed in the 1960s by iconic designer Ole Wanscher, this high coffee table was produced by Poul
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Henning Kjærnulf manner Coffee Table / Bench in Solid Oregon Pine. Denmark 1960s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Ystad, SE
known signature manner of Danish Designer Henning Kjærnulf, this Coffee Table / Bench is a fine example
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Pine
$2,677 Sale Price
20% Off
Lassen
ML10097
Egyptian Coffee Table in Oiled Walnut for Carl Hansen
Son
By Mogens Lassen, Carl Hansen
Søn
Located in Glendale, CA
Lassen 'ML10097' Egyptian Coffee Table in Oiled Walnut for Carl Hansen & Son
The story of Danish
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cockt...
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Modern Bordeira Nesting Set of 2 Coffee Tables, Marble, Handmade by Greenapple
By Rute Martins, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
among designers, the Bordeira nesting coffee table combines fine craftsmanship and noble materials
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Coffee and C...
Materials
Travertine, Marble, Carrara Marble, Quartz, Granite, Brass, Stainless Steel
Sculpted Natural Rough White Stone Coffee Table, Fruste by Frederic Saulou
By Frederic Saulou
Located in Geneve, CH
"Fruste" marble slate coffee table
Designer: Frederic Saulou
Materials: Buffon Stone from
Category
2010s French Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stone
Small Hans Wegner
CH008
Coffee Table in Oiled Oak for Carl Hansen
Son
By Carl Hansen
Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Glendale, CA
designers.
The 'CH008' coffee table was designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1954. The understated and elegant
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cockt...
Materials
Wood, Oak
Small Hans Wegner
CH008
Coffee Table in Oiled Walnut for Carl Hansen
Son
By Carl Hansen
Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Glendale, CA
influential new designers.
The 'CH008' coffee table was designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1954. The understated
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cockt...
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Small Hans Wegner
CH008
Coffee Table in Teak
Oak for Carl Hansen
Son
By Carl Hansen
Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Glendale, CA
influential new designers.
The 'CH008' coffee table was designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1954. The understated
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cockt...
Materials
Wood, Oak, Teak
Janni van Pelt Coffee Table in Patinated Metal and Glass The Netherlands 1950s
By Janni Van Pelt
Located in Meer, VAN
Wonderfully understated and timeless, this rare mid century coffee table by designer Janni van Pelt truly is
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
Coffee Table of Beechwood and with Extension Leaf of Danish Design, Rubby
Located in Lejre, DK
The coffee table, crafted from beechwood and featuring an extension leaf, is a fine example of
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Beech
Late 20th Century Modern Brushed Steel Tube Coffee Table Removeable Black Glass
Located in Topeka, KS
imperfections. Circa, Late 20th Century.
This incredible coffee table is EXACTLY what the designer ordered
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Set of four "780" coffee tables by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, Italy 1960s
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Argelato, BO
designer Gianfranco Frattini.
These coffee tables, of different heights, were designed by Gianfranco
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Niveau Coffee Table H42- Ash /Tundra Grey Marble by Cecilie Manz for Fredericia
By Cecilie Manz, Fredericia
Located in Dubai, AE
Danish designer Cecilie Manz, the Niveau coffee table fits seamlessly into modern living and working
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cock...
Materials
Marble
Niveau Coffee Table H42-Ash/Black Marquina Marble by Cecilie Manz for Fredericia
By Cecilie Manz, Fredericia
Located in Dubai, AE
Danish designer Cecilie Manz, the Niveau coffee table fits seamlessly into modern living and working
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cock...
Materials
Marble
Mogens Lassen
ML10097
Egyptian Coffee Table in Oiled Oak for Carl Hansen
Son
By Mogens Lassen, Carl Hansen
Søn
Located in Glendale, CA
designers.
The 'ML10097' Egyptian Coffee Table was designed by Mogens Lassen to easily collapse for storage
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cockt...
Materials
Wood, Oak
Large Lassen
ML10097
Egyptian Coffee Table in Walnut Oil for Carl Hansen
Son
By Mogens Lassen, Carl Hansen
Søn
Located in Glendale, CA
designers.
The 'ML10097' Egyptian Coffee Table was designed by Mogens Lassen to easily collapse for storage
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cockt...
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Niveau Coffee Table H29- Ash /Tundra Grey Marble by Cecilie Manz for Fredericia
By Cecilie Manz, Fredericia
Located in Dubai, AE
Danish designer Cecilie Manz, the Niveau coffee table fits seamlessly into modern living and working
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cock...
Materials
Marble
Niveau Coffee Table H29-Ash/Black Marquina Marble by Cecilie Manz for Fredericia
By Cecilie Manz, Fredericia
Located in Dubai, AE
Danish designer Cecilie Manz, the Niveau coffee table fits seamlessly into modern living and working
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cock...
Materials
Marble
Small Hans Wegner
CH008
Coffee Table in Oak and Soap for Carl Hansen
Son
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen
Søn
Located in Glendale, CA
influential new designers.
The 'CH008' coffee table was designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1954. The understated
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cockt...
Materials
Wood, Oak
Small Hans Wegner
CH008
Coffee Table in Oak
White Oil for Carl Hansen
Son
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen
Søn
Located in Glendale, CA
influential new designers.
The 'CH008' coffee table was designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1954. The understated
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cockt...
Materials
Wood, Oak
Nocturne Sofa – Velvet Depth Meets Cinematic Curves
Located in Gurugram, IN
designer coffee tables to artisan rugs, it invites a complete story of tactile opulence.
Piece has the
Category
2010s Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Large Hans Wegner
CH008
Coffee Table in Oiled Oak for Carl Hansen
Son
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen
Søn
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Hans Wegner 'CH008' Coffee Table in Oiled Oak for Carl Hansen & Son
The story of Danish
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cockt...
Materials
Wood, Oak
Large Hans Wegner
CH008
Coffee Table in Oiled Walnut for Carl Hansen
Son
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen
Søn
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Hans Wegner 'CH008' Coffee Table in Oiled Walnut for Carl Hansen & Son
The story of Danish
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cockt...
Materials
Wood, Walnut
1970s Paul Evans Style Cork and Stainless Steel Coffee Table on Plinth Base
By Paul Evans
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Expertly crafted in the style of 1970s designer Paul Evans, this coffee table boasts a a lovely
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail T...
Materials
Cork
Mid Century Lucite/ Brass Coffee Table by A. Albrizzi, Gilt Brass, IT ca. 1970
By Alessandro Albrizzi
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
of this late mid century Italian coffee table/ couch table. A real exceptional 1970s designer lucite
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Da Vinci Center Coffee Table in Glass with Polished Brass by Richard Hutten
By Richard Hutten, Ghidini 1961
Located in Brooklyn, NY
human body perfection: this is how the designer sees this central coffee table shaped perfectly with the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass
Medium Hans Wegner
CH008
Coffee Table in Oak and Soap for Carl Hansen
Son
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen
Søn
Located in Glendale, CA
Medium Hans Wegner 'CH008' Coffee Table in Oak and Soap for Carl Hansen & Son
The story of Danish
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cockt...
Materials
Wood, Oak
Medium Hans Wegner
CH008
Coffee Table in Walnut and Oil for Carl Hansen
Son
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen
Søn
Located in Glendale, CA
designers.
The 'CH008' coffee table was designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1954. The understated and elegant
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cockt...
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Medium Hans Wegner
CH008
Coffee Table in Oak
White Oil for Carl Hansen
Son
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen
Søn
Located in Glendale, CA
designers.
The 'CH008' coffee table was designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1954. The understated and elegant
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cockt...
Materials
Wood, Oak
Medium Hans Wegner
CH008
Coffee Table in Oak and Oil for Carl Hansen
Son
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen
Søn
Located in Glendale, CA
Medium Hans Wegner 'CH008' Coffee Table in Oak and Oil for Carl Hansen & Son
The story of Danish
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cockt...
Materials
Wood, Oak
Large Hans Wegner
CH008
Coffee Table in Oak
White Oil for Carl Hansen
Son
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen
Søn
Located in Glendale, CA
designers.
The 'CH008' coffee table was designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1954. The understated and elegant
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cockt...
Materials
Wood, Oak
Large Hans Wegner
CH008
Coffee Table in Oak and Soap for Carl Hansen
Son
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen
Søn
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Hans Wegner 'CH008' Coffee Table in Oak and Soap for Carl Hansen & Son
The story of Danish
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cockt...
Materials
Wood, Oak
Large Coffee Table in 2" Solid Lucite by Charles Hollis Jones, Model 505, USA 19
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
the designer himself, this coffee table is not only a functional piece of furniture but also a work of
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Lucite
Handcrafted designer concrete drum line ZERO number 14 by Dylan Myers
By Dylan Myers Design
Located in Elkridge, MD
Line Zero Collection, by Dylan Myers, is a representation of his journy into the world of concrete and art.
Concrete is the most basic building material, while yet at the same ti...
Category
2010s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Concrete, Cement
John Saladino Metal and Glass Cocktail Table
By John Saladino
Located in New York, NY
Introducing a striking designer cocktail or coffee table crafted by the esteemed John Saladino
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Bronze
John Saladino Metal and Glass Cocktail Table
By John Saladino
Located in New York, NY
Introducing a striking designer cocktail or coffee table crafted by the esteemed John Saladino
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Scandinavian Modern
Fiori
Table 85 by Antrei Hartikainen x Poiat, Oak
By Antrei Hartikainen, Poiat
Located in Paris, IDF
Coffee Table Collection epitomises the appreciation of natural materials and the utility of beauty.
The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Coc...
Materials
Oak
Scandinavian Modern
Fiori
Table 65 by Antrei Hartikainen x Poiat, Oak
By Antrei Hartikainen, Poiat
Located in Paris, IDF
Studio in collaboration with the master cabinet maker and designer Antrei Hartikainen, the Fiori Coffee
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Coc...
Materials
Oak
Mid-Century Danish Rosewood and Stainless Steel Table by Quistgaard
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in London, GB
and sculptor, this elegant coffee table showcases the timeless appeal of Scandinavian modern design
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
Ghidini 1961 Da Vinci Square Table in Crystal by Richard Hutten
By Richard Hutten, Ghidini 1961
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
is how the designer sees this central coffee table shaped perfectly with the squared and round shape
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Crystal
Ghidini 1961 Da Vinci Round Table in Crystal by Richard Hutten
By Ghidini 1961, Richard Hutten
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
is how the designer sees this central coffee table shaped perfectly with the squared and round shape
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Crystal
Scandinavian Modern
Fiori
Table 85 by Antrei Hartikainen x Poiat, Dark Oak
By Poiat, Antrei Hartikainen
Located in Paris, IDF
Coffee Table Collection epitomises the appreciation of natural materials and the utility of beauty.
The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Coc...
Materials
Oak
Scandinavian Modern
Fiori
Table 65 by Antrei Hartikainen x Poiat, Dark Oak
By Antrei Hartikainen, Poiat
Located in Paris, IDF
Coffee Table Collection epitomises the appreciation of natural materials and the utility of beauty.
The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Coc...
Materials
Oak
Scandinavian Modern
Fiori
Table 85 by Antrei Hartikainen x Poiat, Black Oak
By Poiat, Antrei Hartikainen
Located in Paris, IDF
Coffee Table Collection epitomises the appreciation of natural materials and the utility of beauty.
The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Coc...
Materials
Oak
Scandinavian Modern
Fiori
Table 65 by Antrei Hartikainen x Poiat, Black Oak
By Antrei Hartikainen, Poiat
Located in Paris, IDF
Coffee Table Collection epitomises the appreciation of natural materials and the utility of beauty.
The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Coc...
Materials
Oak
Rare Custom Design Granite Pyramid Table by Stanley J. Friedman for Brueton
By Brueton
Located in New York, NY
Revival form. This example was a custom design by noted designer Stanley J. Friedman, the coffee table
Category
Vintage 1980s American Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Granite
$5,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Round Coffee Table Wave Modern Metal Designer Side Table
By Artem Zakharchenko-Halytskyi
Located in Vilnius, LT
Category: Coffe table, Sofa Table
Material: Steel rods, steel, powder coating
Overall dimensions: H
Category
2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Sofa Tables
Materials
Steel
$795 Sale Price / item
44% Off
Round Coffee Table Wave Modern Metal Designer Side Table
By Artem Zakharchenko-Halytskyi
Located in Vilnius, LT
HVYLYA
dinning table
DESCRIPTION
The "Hvylya" coffee table is a unique piece of furniture that
Category
2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Dining Room Tables
Materials
Steel
Minimalist Travertine Stone Coffee Table -Unique modern Indoor/Outdoor Designer
By Atelier BAM
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Round stone coffee tables or side tables, in marble green alpi marble; blend of minimalism
Category
2010s Brazilian Minimalist Side Tables
Materials
Marble
Modern Coffee Table M in Black and White marble, Designer Lorenzo Zaccarin
Located in Milan, IT
Coffee Table in Black Marquinia and White Michelangelo and marble
Size: ⌀ 70 x 33 cm. ⌀ 27.6 x 13
Category
2010s Italian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Marble
Modern Coffee Table S in White and Black marble, Designer Lorenzo Zaccarin
Located in Milan, IT
Coffee Table in White Michelangelo and Black Marquinia marble
Size: ⌀ 50 x 43 cm. - ⌀ 19.7 x 16.9
Category
2010s Italian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Marble
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Designer Coffee Tables For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of designer coffee tables for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of glass, metal and wood, all designer coffee tables available were constructed with great care. Find 60 antique and vintage designer coffee tables at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 7 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Designer coffee tables have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Modern, Mid-Century Modern and Scandinavian Modern designer coffee tables are consistently popular styles. There have been many well-made designer coffee tables over the years, but those made by Rolf Benz, Peter Draenert and Ronald Schmitt are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Designer Coffee Tables?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,085, while they’re typically $244 on the low end and $49,500 highest priced.
Finding the Right Coffee-tables-cocktail-tables for You
As a practical focal point in your living area, antique and vintage coffee tables and cocktail tables are an invaluable addition to any interior.
Low tables that were initially used as tea tables or coffee tables have been around since at least the mid- to late-1800s. Early coffee tables surfaced in Victorian-era England, likely influenced by the use of tea tables in Japanese tea gardens. In the United States, furniture makers worked to introduce low, long tables into their offerings as the popularity of coffee and “coffee breaks” took hold during the late 19th century and early 20th century.
It didn’t take long for coffee tables and cocktail tables to become a design staple and for consumers to recognize their role in entertaining no matter what beverages were being served. Originally, these tables were as simple as they are practical — as high as your sofa and made primarily of wood. In recent years, however, metal, glass and plastics have become popular in coffee tables and cocktail tables, and design hasn’t been restricted to the conventional low profile, either.
Visionary craftspeople such as Paul Evans introduced bold, geometric designs that challenge the traditional idea of what a coffee table can be. The elongated rectangles and wide boxy forms of Evans’s desirable Cityscape coffee table, for example, will meet your needs but undoubtedly prove imposing in your living space.
If you’re shopping for an older coffee table to bring into your home — be it an antique Georgian-style coffee table made of mahogany or walnut with decorative inlays or a classic square mid-century modern piece comprised of rosewood designed by the likes of Ettore Sottsass — there are a few things you should keep in mind.
Both the table itself and what you put on it should align with the overall design of the room, not just by what you think looks fashionable in isolation. According to interior designer Tamara Eaton, the material of your vintage coffee table is something you need to consider. “With a glass coffee table, you also have to think about the surface underneath, like the rug or floor,” she says. “With wood and stone tables, you think about what’s on top.”
Find the perfect centerpiece for any room, no matter what your personal furniture style on 1stDibs — shop Art Deco coffee tables, travertine coffee tables and other antique and vintage coffee tables and cocktail tables today.
Questions About Designer Coffee Tables
- Why is it called a coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
Coffee tables were originally used in living spaces during social gatherings to support a tray containing multiple mugs, a coffee pot, creamers and sugar bowls. Low to the ground and centrally located in the space, coffee tables reduced the host or hostess’s need to constantly stand and serve her guests.
- Can a coffee table be too low?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024Yes, a coffee table can be too low. Most experts recommend choosing a coffee table that is around one to two inches lower than the seat height of your sofa or loveseat. You may find it difficult to access items on the tabletop while seated if you choose a shorter table. In addition, an overly low coffee table can make a room feel cramped or unbalanced. However, there are exceptions to this rule. Sometimes, designers intentionally place ultra-low coffee tables in spaces to create a bold contrast in a large room. Feel free to break from convention when choosing a coffee table. What's most important is that the finished result appeals to you and allows you to enjoy your seating area to the fullest. Shop a wide range of antique, vintage and contemporary coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
A coffee table should generally be two-thirds as long as the sofa it stands in front of and around the same height as the sofa’s seat cushions.
- Is an ottoman a coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Typically, an ottoman is not a coffee table. An ottoman is a small cushioned seat without a back or arm rests. You can shop a collection of vintage and contemporary ottomans from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Who invented the coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024No one knows for sure who invented the coffee table. The earliest examples of the occasional table can be traced back to Victorian-era Britain. At that time, makers like William Watt and Collinson and Lock were producing coffee tables in large quantities.
Notably, F. Stuart Foote, the designer behind the American Imperial Furniture Company, claimed to have invented the coffee table in the early 20th century. He stated that he did so by cutting down the legs of a dining table. However, it's unlikely that Foote is the actual inventor of the coffee table, as books describing coffee tables existed in the UK a decade before his birth in 1872.
Shop a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022While both pieces are relatively new to the furniture world, the main difference between them are their shapes. A cocktail table is generally square or rectangular in shape, while a coffee table tends to be oval or circular in shape. You can shop a collection of furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019
The difference between a sofa table and a coffee table is that a sofa table is always behind the sofa and a coffee table is in front of it. Additionally, a sofa table is the same height as the sofa and a coffee table is much shorter.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024Yes, end tables are generally taller than coffee tables.
The term “end table” is frequently used interchangeably with “coffee table,” and while these two furnishings have much in common, each table type offers its own distinctive benefits in your space.
Your end table is likely going to stand as tall as the arms of your sofa, and its depth will match the seating. These attributes allow for tucking the table neatly at the end of your sofa in order to provide an elevated surface between your seating and the wall. End tables are accent pieces — they’re a close cousin to side tables, but side tables, not unlike the show-stealing low-profile coffee table, are intended to be positioned prominently and have more to do with the flow and design of a room than an end table, which does a great job but does it out of the way of everything else.
Find all kinds of antique and vintage tables on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024The difference between a center table and a coffee table is usually size. Center tables tend to be larger-sized accent tables placed in the center of seating areas. On the other hand, coffee tables are smaller tables usually positioned in front of sofas and loveseats. On 1stDibs, find a variety of center tables and coffee tables.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024The difference between a coffee table and a console table is in the design. A coffee table is a low table that comes in many shapes, such as surfaces that are rectangles, squares, ovals or circles. Console tables are taller and usually have elongated shapes, such as ovals, rectangles or semicircles. Placement is another differentiator between the two types of tables. Coffee tables usually go in front of sofas and loveseats, while console tables may be placed behind a sofa or loveseat or along a wall. Find a large collection of coffee tables and console tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024The difference between a side table and a coffee table is mainly in the size and shape. Coffee tables usually feature larger tops but shorter legs. People typically place them in front of a sofa or a loveseat to rest books, drinks, remote controls and other items. Side tables also store items, but they are usually positioned beside an accent chair or at the ends of a sofa or loveseat. Shop a diverse assortment of side tables and coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024There isn't really a standard size of a coffee table. Manufacturers produce coffee tables in a range of sizes and shapes. However, many rectangular tables are around 45 to 48 inches in length by 25 to 28 inches in width. Heights typically range from 16 to 18 inches. Shop a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- What is a tray top coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021Tray top coffee tables are coffee tables with long, flat rectangular surfaces that are supported by an x-frame base. Low tables that were initially used as tea or coffee tables have been around since at least the mid- to late-1800s. After coffee drinking and “coffee breaks” became popular, it didn’t take long for coffee and cocktail tables to become a design staple and for consumers to recognize their role in entertaining no matter what beverages were being served. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary tray top coffee tables from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024Coffee tables became popular in the 1920s and ’30s. Pieces from this time period often show off the characteristics of Art Deco design, such as metal accents, mirrored finishes and the use of exotic woods like mahogany, ebony and zebra wood. Coffee tables first came into use during the Victorian era, largely in response to the rise of coffee houses in London. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of antique, vintage and contemporary coffee tables.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To style an oval coffee table, create balance with opposites. Choose a sofa and accent chairs with a boxier shape for a striking contrast. Place a rectangular tray in the center and use it to display decorative accents or to store remotes and coasters. Another approach to decorating an oval table is to use decorative accents at different heights. Think of a tall vase placed next to a low bowl and a small sculpture positioned on top of two stacked coffee table books. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of oval coffee tables.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Styling a Noguchi coffee table really depends on the space you’re placing it in. The possibilities are far-reaching, so consider the colors and coordination of the other furniture and fixtures around the table. Noguchi tables look beautiful on their own or styled with flowers, books or pottery. Shop a selection of Isamu Noguchi pieces on 1stDibs.
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On 1stdibs, a coffee table costs between $160 and $495,500.
- Are glass coffee tables durable?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023Whether glass coffee tables are durable depends on the craftsmanship and the materials. Generally, tables with tempered glass are less likely to shatter and break. How well you care for a coffee table will also impact its life span. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of glass coffee tables.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024How big a coffee table for a sectional should be depends on the dimensions of the sectional. For a balanced look, a coffee table should be roughly two-thirds of the length of the sofa portion of a sofa and chaise sectional. If you have an L-shaped sofa, the coffee table should be around two-thirds of the length of each arm. Find a wide variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To authenticate your Noguchi coffee table, there are three different marks to look for. Isamu Noguchi’s signature will be on the edge of the table and on a medallion under the base. Even under the medallion, you will find Noguchi’s initials. Shop a collection of properly vetted Noguchi pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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